Posts Tagged ‘San Diego Padres’

Fantasy in Five: Third baseman rankings

Fantasy in Five: Third baseman rankings

After various weeks of analyzing each position in the infield, Fantasy in Five finally gets to the hot corner. While there are many obvious choices as who will be either at the top, it was difficult for me to choose the final two over certain others. 1. Miguel Cabrera- If this wasn’t obvious enough, you either must not follow professional …

by Giovanni Mio on March 20th, 2013 1 Comments »

Fantastic Fantasy: Five starting pitching sleepers in fantasy baseball

Fantastic Fantasy: Five starting pitching sleepers in fantasy baseball

Gio Mio gives his fantasy sleepers.

by Giovanni Mio on April 2nd, 2012 2 Comments »

The top seven San Diego Padres of all-time

The top seven San Diego Padres of all-time

A look at the top seven Padres of all-time.

by Jeff Herbst on February 9th, 2012 Leave a comment »

A.J. Burnett: Same face, different place?

A.J. Burnett: Same face, different place?

Gio Mio thinks of possible trade destinations for A.J. Burnett.

by Giovanni Mio on February 8th, 2012 2 Comments »

Pardon Me: Addressing The MLB Playoff Reconstruction Debate

Pardon Me: Addressing The MLB Playoff Reconstruction Debate

A few days back, Justin Cirillo of Not Another Sports Blog took a look at how Major League Baseball can successfully incorporate a new Wild Card system into their somewhat-controversial playoff system. Amongst Justin’s points are the inclusion of a sixth Wild Card team for both leagues, a preliminary round between the two Wild Card winners (a best-of-three series), abolishing …

by Jon Alba on August 28th, 2011 2 Comments »

MLB Trade Deadline Update: Ludwick Close To Being Traded To Pittsburgh, Yanks Want Stewart

MLB Trade Deadline Update: Ludwick Close To Being Traded To Pittsburgh, Yanks Want Stewart

We are 30 minutes away from the 4:00 PM EST deadline! Here we go! -Jon Morosi is claiming that the Pittsburgh Pirates are close to acquiring OF Ryan Ludwick from the San Diego Padres. Many other sources agree with this report. -However, Jon Heyman believes that Cleveland is still in the hunt for Ludwick’s services. The two sides were said …

by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2011 Leave a comment »

MLB Trade Deadline Update: Mike Adams To Texas

MLB Trade Deadline Update: Mike Adams To Texas

Despite a false report from Ken Rosenthal, who claimed the Rangers had acquired Padres reliever Heath Bell, it is in fact Mike Adams who has been traded, says Jim Bowden. -The deal will send Robbie Erlin and Joe Wieland to San Diego in return for the stud set-up man. -The Rangers add Adams to a bullpen consisting of the newly-acquired …

by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2011 Leave a comment »

MLB Trade Deadline Update: Arizona Likely To Trade For Ziegler, Indians Closer To Ludwick, Wandy News

MLB Trade Deadline Update: Arizona Likely To Trade For Ziegler, Indians Closer To Ludwick, Wandy News

Time for another Trade Deadline update! -Jon Heyman is still working the wires, reporting that the Arizona Diamondbacks will likely make a trade for Athletics reliever Brad Ziegler. Ziegler, 31, is 3-2 this season with one save. -It should also be noted that it is widely speculated that the Athletics may move several more members of their bullpen, with Grant …

by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2011 Leave a comment »

MLB Trade Deadline Update: Yanks Interested In Rodriguez, Bell

MLB Trade Deadline Update: Yanks Interested In Rodriguez, Bell

I’ve got a few Yankees notes to send along for now: -Ken Rosenthal has been all over the Yankees over the past several hours. His latest tweet claims that the Bronx Bombers are interested in Astros ace Wandy Rodriguez. -There are a few major hangups with Rodriguez, however. It is believed that the Astros want “impact” prospects, which from the …

by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2011 Leave a comment »

MLB Trade Deadline Update: Bourn To The Braves, Yanks Want Bell

MLB Trade Deadline Update: Bourn To The Braves, Yanks Want Bell

Over the course of the day we will have updates concerning the MLB Trade Deadline, which is at 4:00 PM EST today. Here is your first batch. -Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Atlanta Braves have acquired coveted Astros OF Michal Bourn. In return, the Braves will receive a package of four prospects, consisting of OF Jordan Schafer, P Brett …

by Jon Alba on July 31st, 2011 Leave a comment »